| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $167.88 | 3.857% | $174.3551 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.66 | 12.812% | $165.4501 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 3.753% | $243.5913 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 3.823% | $112.5857 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 4.713% | $237.6462 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.30 | 11.531% | $168.7464 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.60 | 8.119% | $217.9679 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.61 | $1,320.3427 | $1,320.36 | $1,320.35 | $1,320.40 | |